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Red Hat to acquire Kubernetes-native security provider StackRox
Virtualisation

Red Hat to acquire Kubernetes-native security provider StackRox

Red Hat to acquire StackRox, a container and Kubernetes-native security provider, to strengthen security across its hybrid cloud portfolio.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Bluebird Network takes over ColoHub Data Center in Iowa
DataCentre infrastructure

Bluebird Network takes over ColoHub Data Center in Iowa

Bluebird Network expands its fiber network presence in Iowa and Illinois by acquiring the ColoHub Data Center in Bettendorf.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Hootsuite announces acquisition of SaaS provider Sparkcentral
Software-as-a-Service

Hootsuite announces acquisition of SaaS provider Sparkcentral

Hootsuite acquires Sparkcentral, a SaaS provider for digital customer engagement, expanding its social customer care capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor
Edge Computing

F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor

Aims to leverage the acquisition of Volterra to create an edge 2.0 platform for enterprises and service providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Iridium launches solution to enhance IoT tracking and asset management
Internet of Things

Iridium launches solution to enhance IoT tracking and asset management

The Iridium Edge Solar, a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device, is now commercially available.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2021
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Former Silver Peak, Symantec exec joins Quantum
Internet of Things

Former Silver Peak, Symantec exec joins Quantum

Quantum Corp has appointed Rick Valentine as senior VP and chief customer officer, joining the executive leadership team.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse

Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Dec 2020
NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field
Digital Signage

NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field

NEC acquires Swiss digital banking firm Avaloq, aiming to accelerate long-term growth and global expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
PDI acquires Cybera and ControlScan MSS to protect against security threats
Managed Security Services Provider

PDI acquires Cybera and ControlScan MSS to protect against security threats

PDI acquires managed security providers Cybera and ControlScan MSS to enhance its cloud-based network security solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
5 Finance Automations to Speed Up and Scale Your Business
Supply Chain

5 Finance Automations to Speed Up and Scale Your Business

Strategic finance departments need automation to eliminate manual data entry and gain data-driven insights, accelerating time to market.

By Brad Drysdale • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Dec 2020
Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint
Platform-as-a-Service

Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint

Soprano Design has acquired Silverstreet, solidifying its position as a top global communications platform as a service (CPaaS) provider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020
Capgemini a Leader in IDC's SAP Implementation MarketScape
SAP

Capgemini a Leader in IDC's SAP Implementation MarketScape

Capgemini's co-innovation and co-development with SAP on industry and specific SAP solution areas was cited in the assessment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Platinum Equity to acquire Ingram Micro global for US$7.2b
Mergers and Acquisitions

Platinum Equity to acquire Ingram Micro global for US$7.2b

Ingram Micro's global business may be sold for $7.2bn within the next six months, according to would-be buyer Platinum Equity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
New Relic acquires Kubernetes observability platform Pixie Labs
Virtualisation

New Relic acquires Kubernetes observability platform Pixie Labs

New Relic is set to take over Pixie Labs, a company that specialises in machine intelligence observability platform for Kubernetes development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Nintex wins fifth innovation award from Aragon Research
Robotic Process Automation

Nintex wins fifth innovation award from Aragon Research

The company was presented with the Innovator Award for WCA at Aragon Research's virtual awards ceremony, Aragon Transform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Cognizant significantly expands Australian presence with Servian acquisition
Cognizant

Cognizant significantly expands Australian presence with Servian acquisition

Cognizant acquires Sydney-based consultancy, Servian, to enhance digital transformation capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals
Fintech

Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals

Brisbane-founded fintech startup WLTH has officially launched, aiming to disrupt the Australian financial services industry with ambitious growth projections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021